Five Art Deco Trains Featured on U S Postal Stamps
The U S Postal Service unveils five 1930s to 1940s Art Deco passenger trains on All Aboard stamps at Stamp Show 99 in Cleveland. Norman Lorenz says the issue honors American industry and rail heritage as five trains including the 20th Century Limited are depicted with watercolor illustrations.
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Hobbies 20th Century Limited and other classic trains noted
The article recalls iconic trains such as the Hobbies 20th Century Limited praised as a national institution with a 16 hour Chicago to Kenosha route, the Hiawatha’s speed over Chicago Milwaukee and the Twin Cities, and the Super Chief known as the Train of the Stars. It also mentions 1937 diesel locomotives and the StampShow 99 stamp event sponsored by philatelic groups and USPS.
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Washington acrostic quote reveals retirement musings
Puzzle solutions from last week's Jumble and NYT crossword are cited. The quote suggests George Washington contemplating retirement under his vines and fig trees, while other entries mix clues and names like Shirley Temple and various letters.
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Coins Canada tracks national themes in quarter series
Canada launches a monthly quarter program for 1999 depicting 1000 years of life in North America. Coins honor first peoples, explorers, immigrants, and harvest scenes, with designs featuring the RCMP, a locomotive, and diverse Canadian faces. Collector sets include cupro nickel and silver, priced from 9.95 to 99.45, with order lines at 800-276-7714.
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